Difficult Quote by Robert Gottlieb

“I don't like writing - it's so difficult to say what you mean. It's much easier to edit other people's writing and help them say what they mean.” quote by Robert Gottlieb — Download Open image

“I don't like writing - it's so difficult to say what you mean. It's much easier to edit other people's writing and help them say what they mean.”

Robert Gottlieb

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